Associate Admissions Director oversees one or multiple areas of student admissions. Manages and implements strategic recruitment and communication plans to ensure college's enrollment goals. Being an Associate Admissions Director may take part in graduate school admissions and scholarship administrations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Associate Admissions Director typically reports to Chief Admissions Officer. The Associate Admissions Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Associate Admissions Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
If you are ready to gain or hone your admissions and recruiting experience, and assist prospective students in their undergraduate journey, now may be the time to join the Big 10 University of Iowa’s Office of Admissions as an on-campus Admission Counselor!
As the on-campus Admission Counselor you will assist prospective undergraduate students (new and transfer) by providing timely and accurate information about the college admissions process and other areas of the institution including academic programs, student life, university housing, scholarships and financial aid. In this role you represent the University of Iowa at various on and off-campus student recruitment events and builds positive working relationships with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, community-based organization leaders, independent college counselors and others involved in the college search process. You are the primary point of contact for prospective students in designated geographic areas and will proactively seek opportunities for outreach and engagement with students in these areas. You support other admissions led initiatives including on-campus open houses, daily campus visits, and off-campus outreach programs along with providing coverage for incoming phone calls, student appointments and walk-in visitors.
You will also have the opportunity to:
*For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35). Click here to learn more about the Office of the Provost at the University of Iowa.
About the Department: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is dedicated to assisting and supporting prospective, new and current undergraduate students through services such as information sharing, campus visits, admission application and liaising with academic areas, financial aid, student life and advisors. We welcome working with future students, admitted students, parents, families and counselors alike. We believe the University of Iowa will prepare you, challenge you, and change you and you will change the world.
Work Modality: This position is based on-campus and will not be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrates a basic proficiency level in:
Travel Requirements:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
TO APPLY:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
Percent of Time: 100 %
Compensation: $41,000 - $45,000 with Full Benefits
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